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Ecological impacts of a city forest and level of public awareness for recreational use of Nigde Atatürk city forest
(Triveni Enterprises, 2020) Filiz Cetinkaya Karafaki; Çiğdem Çetin; Çetin, Ç.; Karafaki, F.C.
Aim: To explain the impacts of city forests on urban ecology and reveal the level of public awareness of Nigde Ataturk City Forest among the residents of Nigde. Methodology: Extensive field observations were performed in addition to literature review. A semiquestionnaire study was conducted by using random sampling method in order to measure the level of public awareness. Results: The city forests play a crucial role in enhancing the urban environmental quality and have numerous ecological benefits for the city. It was found that the participants had insufficient awareness about the benefits of Nigde Atatürk City Forest as regards the ecology and social life of the city. Interpretation: Urban forests add many economic ecological aesthetic and social values to the cities. Urban users should be informed about the benefits and use of urban forest. © 2023 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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The influence of green areas on city-dwellers' perceptions of air pollution: The case of Nigde city center
(TRIVENI ENTERPRISES, 2020) C. Cetin; F. C. Karafaki; Çetin, Ç.; Karafaki, F.C.
Aim: The aim of the stidy was to determine the effect of green areas in order to improve the quality of life and create positive perceptions on air quality by modifying physical and social environments within the cities. Methodology: Literature research official data and a semi structured questionnaire conducted with the citizens of Nigde were used. SPSS version 21.0 was used for data evaluation. Results: Findings indicated that green spaces could reducethe negative perception about poor air quality. Even if official authorities do not report air pollution the lack of green space in the city center influences the perception of air quality in negative way. Interpretation: Green spaces in convenient number size and quality should be included in city centers for improving the quality of life in cities.